Over the years, Studiophile reference monitors have earned a great reputation with recording professionals around the world. The BX8a updates our critically acclaimed BX8 near-fields. Topping the improvements list are our 8” curved Kevlar low-frequency drivers—a technology usually reserved for monitors bearing a higher price tag. Of course, they’re coupled with our time-proven high-temperature voice coils and damped rubber surrounds for durability and fidelity. Magnetically shielded 1” natural silk domes give the BX8s a high-end that’s both clear and easy on the ears. Custom-tuned crossovers distribute 130 Watts of bi-amplified power for optimal frequency handling by each driver. Hear for yourself why Studiophiles have become “standard issue” reference monitors.
Features
- Two-way studio reference monitors
- Stylish design
- 130 Watts of bi-amplified power
- 8” low-frequency drivers with:
- Curved Kevlar cones
- High-temperature voice coils
- Damped rubber surround
- 1” natural silk high-frequency drivers
- Magnetically shielded
- XLR balanced and 1/4” balanced/unbalanced inputs
- Volume control
- Power indicator
Kevlar LF drivers To insure a lifetime of service, we constructed the BX8a’s 8” low-frequency driver from woven Kevlar—the same material bulletproof vests are made from. (Kevlar is typically reserved for more expensive monitors.) Our engineers also created a curved conical design that improves room dispersion. High-damping rubber surrounds insure that the cone reaches exactly its optimal excursion for accurate reproduction. And our high-temperature voice coils guarantee that your monitors will deliver full performance no matter how many hours you use them. Silk-dome HF drivers with FerroFlow™ Our high-frequency domes are made from natural silk to counter the ringing that is inherent in the stiffer metallic materials common to other monitors. M-Audio’s FerroFlow™ technology uses ferrofluid liquid cooling to dissipate heat for maximum efficiency and extended usage. Bi-amped efficiency Active (powered) monitors allow designers to optimize amplification for other components such as speakers and cabinets. And by using two separate power amps and a finely tuned crossover, the BX8a’s bi-amped design insures that both the high- and low-frequency drivers are each sent only the frequencies they reproduce most efficiently. Rear-ported cabinet design The BX8a’s cabinet is integrally designed with its other components for optimal performance—right down to rounded corners for reduced edge diffraction and superior imaging. Custom rear-port design eliminates the turbulence and resulting distortion caused when front ports project low frequency waves in the same path as the speakers’ direct signal.
Specifications
- Frequency response: 40Hz-24kHz
- Crossover frequency: 2.2kHz
- Crossover filter network: 4th-order Linkwitz-Riley
- Amplifier type: class AB monolithic
- Low-frequency amplifier power: 70 Watts RMS into 4 ohms (woofer) at 0.5% (-46 dB) THD
- High-frequency amplifier power: 60 Watts RMS into 6 ohms (tweeter) at 0.5% (-46 dB) THD
- Maximum signal-to-noise (dynamic range): > 100dB (typical A-weighted)
- Polarity: positive signal at + input produce outward LF cone displacement
- Input impedance: 20k ohms balanced,10k ohms unbalanced
- Input sensitivity: 85 mV pink noise input produces 90dBA output SPL at one meter with volume control at maximum
- Power: factory programmed for either 115V ~50/60Hz or 230V ~50/60Hz
- Protection: RF interference, output current limiting, over temperature, turn-on/off, transient, subsonic filter, external mains fuse
- Cabinet: vinyl-laminated MDF (enclosure natural Helmholtz resonance frequency: 30 Hz)
- Size: 12” x 10” x 15”; 30.48cm x 25.4cm x 38.1cm
- Weight: 26.4 lbs./unit; 11.97 kg.
